• Funding Innovation: How Venture Capital Transforms Community Development

  • Mar 22 2025
  • Length: 45 mins
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Funding Innovation: How Venture Capital Transforms Community Development

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    In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Ernesto Villarini, a Managing Director at the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance with extensive experience in development finance and economic development. Dr. Villarini brings over 25 years of executive management expertise, including leading key initiatives like the Puerto Rico Fund for Growth and the Unlock Capital business accelerator, and holds advanced degrees in biology and business administration.

    00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast
    00:41 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025
    02:18 Guest Introduction: Ernesto Villarini
    02:41 Ernesto's Career Journey
    06:34 Key Inflection Points in Ernesto's Career
    14:43 Mission and Goals of CDVCA
    19:36 Puerto Rico's Biotechnology Landscape
    23:29 Balancing Financial and Social Returns
    30:44 Sourcing Investment Opportunities
    36:42 Leadership Advice and Personal Insights
    43:09 Conclusion and Contact Information
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